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Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail-Blazers: Playoffs?!

By Blake Holmes

Dec 15, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 132-120. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 132-120. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 15, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner (left) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 132-120. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner (left) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 132-120. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Nuggets are behind in their race for the playoffs, as the biggest game of the season arrives.

This is the contest where they will meet the Portland Trail-Blazers in Oregon, with both teams making a playoff push. The Nuggets originally held a one-game lead over Portland, but with their embarrassing loss to New Orleans and a Blazers win over L.A., (big surprise there) they are now tied. Portland currently holds the tiebreaker in almost every single way, so this is a must-win for Denver.

With a loss in Portland, Denver’s playoff aspirations will become futile. Almost everything they worked towards this year will be for nothing if they can’t get a big win on the road.

What will the Nuggets need to do to escape with a win? Will they take control of their own destiny, or fall even farther away from the coveted playoffs? Let’s get started.

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